Heavy Lift

In busy mining environments, tyre handling is far more than a maintenance activity, it is a critical safety function. Manual tyre handling introduces unnecessary risks, extends equipment downtime and reduces productivity. When investing in tyre handling solutions, mine operators should focus on three key pillars: engineered safety, equipment versatility and...

In 2024, South African ports managed a total cargo throughput of 211.2 million tons, including 4.3 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs). The country’s container yards also recorded a combined throughput of 4.3 million TEUs for the year. This massive movement of cargo requires reliable equipment that can work around-the-clock to...

From safety and security considerations, to space optimisation and the ability to manage increased cargo volumes, container operations face complex challenges. That’s why the right material handling equipment – combined with a balance of speed, precision and adaptability – should not be something they have to worry about when trying...

As ports and container depots accelerate efforts to minimise greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprints, the need to transition from diesel to electric equipment has become increasingly urgent. With this in mind, CFAO Equipment’s Heavy Lift division has introduced the Konecranes E-ACE electric empty container handler that features...

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric equipment to ensure faster, more sustainable operations that can support this growth and transformation. Lenny Naidoo, National Product Specialist of Heavy Lift, a division...

Now, more than ever, businesses operating in the materials handling sector are expected to reduce their carbon footprints by adopting more environmentally-friendly practices, especially when it comes to energy consumption. Not only is this the right thing to do in a world where climate change continues to threaten livelihoods, it...

Employee driver comfort is a major contributing factor to a healthy and functional work environment. Comfort often makes people happier, and when people are happy, they tend to work harder, which has a positive impact on workplace productivity. For drivers of forklifts and other heavy lifting machines, who spend at...

Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical to make the handling process as seamless and efficient as possible. Furthermore, as space becomes less available and more expensive, port and terminal applications must use it as...

In the ever-evolving world of maritime logistics, optimising the efficiency and productivity of port operations is essential for staying competitive. With global supply chains becoming increasingly complex, port operators are under pressure to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety. Lenny Naidoo, acting National Operations Manager at Heavy Lift, a division of...